Thursday, September 28, 2017

The sixth season of FX's anthology horror series, American Horror Story, incorporated the mystery of the 1590s Roanoke Colony disappearance and a paranormal documentary called 'My Roanoke Nightmare' about the terrifying experiences of a married couple who moved to a house in North Carolina, plus the actors that played them. In this season Lady Gaga played a Scottish witch of the woods, 'Scathach', whilst Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters starred as actors playing parts in the documentary who impulsively married in 'real-life' despite their age difference.

Original American Horror Story: Roanoke costumes

These witch and wedding outfits from the show were photographed on display at the 11th Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design exhibition at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum on August 23, 2017.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

In Dan Fogelman's feel-good series, This Is Us, Mandy Moore plays 'Rebecca Pearson' an aspiring singer, wife and mother to three children in storylines that span their family's life from the early 80s through to present day. To mark the return of NBC's hit tearjerker show for a sophomore season tonight, here's a collection of the dresses the actress wore for her stage performances in bars and clubs from the first season.

Hala Bahmet is Costume Designer on the series which takes place in different time periods from the 80s to date, Marina Ray Assistant Costume Designer, Elinor Bardach Costume Supervisor and Marcia Moore Cutter/Fitter.

Let's hope that This Is Us can keep us laughing, smiling and crying for many more seasons to come.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Earlier this year The CW gave a contemporary, subversive twist to the characters from ArchieComics, created in the 1940s, in the new series Riverdale. K.J. Apa stars as red-headed all-American teen 'Archie Andrews', Lili Reinhart as 'Betty Cooper', Cole Sprouse as 'Jughead Jones' and Camila Mendes as 'Veronica Lodge' living in the seemingly wholesome small-town of Riverdale filled with mystery and dark secrets.

Original costumes from Riverdale's firstseason

These costumes from the show's first season were photographed on display at the FIDM Museum in Downtown L.A. on August 23, 2017.

Friday, September 22, 2017

In the fourth season of Marvel's first TV spin-off from their cinematic universe, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the super-spies faced off against some magical threats like the Darkhold book and also introduced the 'Robbie Reyes' muscle car-driving version of 'Ghost Rider', created by Felipe Smith and Tradd Moore in 2014.

Ghost Rider costume worn by Gabriel Luna

as Robbie Reyes in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

This Ghost Rider television costume, created by Concept Illustrator Joshua James Shaw, Costume Designer Ann Foley and Costume Supervisor Patrica McLaughlin, was photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum on August 23, 2017.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Yesterday I shared ten Halloween costume ideas for men and today it's the turn for some female costume inspiration from the world of film and television, including comic book, fantasy, sci-fi, historical and fairytale looks.

Wonder Woman

First up following her debut box office-smashing solo movie outing is Wonder Woman and the costume worn by Gal Gadot as the Amazon warrior princess. The great thing about this heroic cloaked look, by Costume Designer Lindy Hemming, is that it'll also keep you warm whilst you're haunting the city streets this Halloween.

The Handmaid's Tale Offred

Next up is the iconic red Handmaid costume from the Emmy-winning drama adapted from Margaret Atwood's 1985 dystopian future novel. This costume worn by Elisabeth Moss as Offred and the other looks in the Hulu show were designed by Ane Crabtree, and their white bonnets and red cloaks would make for a spectacular group Halloween look.

Beauty and the Beast Belle

Fans of Disney princesses can also be the Belle of the ball this Halloween by emulating Emma Watson's fairytale ballgown from the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast, designed by Jacqueline Durran.

Plus fans can also check out more classic Disney looks from this year's D23 Expo fan event which featured iconic villain and heroine movie wardrobes.

Jyn Erso

For an out-of-this-world costume, maybe the reluctant heroine Jyn Erso played by Felicity Jones in Rogue One would be more your cup of tea. Glyn Dillon and David Crossman were co-Costume Designers of the Star Wars prequel responsible for recreating the retro space looks of a galaxy far, far away.

Queenie Goldstein

If you wanted to feel a bit more magical this Halloween, maybe Alison Sudol's Queenie Goldstein from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is the 1920s New York period look to go with your wand. Colleen Atwood won her fourth Oscar for her costume designs for this Harry Potter spin-off prequel.

Jackie Kennedy

For another classic look, maybe you could channel Jackie Kennedy in her iconic pink suit and pillbox hat from the 1960s. Costume Designer Madeline Fontaine tried to match the original outfit that Natalie Portman wore in last year's biopic.

Assassin's Creed Maria

If it's a fierce warrior you'd like to represent with your fancy dress this Halloween, maybe this Maria costume from Assassin's Creed worn by Ariane Labed and designed by Sammy Sheldon and Tim Wildgoose is the deadly look for you.

Queen Victoria

For another strong woman, look not further than Queen Victoria and this Scottish-inspired regal costume worn by Dame Judi Dench in the new movie Victoria & Abdul. The costumes for the British monarch were designed by Consolata Boyle and would be a great way to rule the spooky streets this October.

Holly Golightly

For more fun costumes ideas you need look no further than the Emmy-winning costumes designs from HBO's Big Little Lies limited series. Alix Friedberg designed the Audrey Hepburn-inspired film looks for the drama's school charity gala inspired by Audrey Hepburn and Elvis Presley, which featured outfits including Reese Witherspoon's Madeline character paying homage to Holly Golightly from 1961's Breakfast at Tiffany's. I think this is quite fun and an easy look to recreate.

Katana

And finally, this Katana outfit from the Suicide Squad movie was another one of the cool costumes I spied at exhibits on my travels this past year. Karen Fukuhara played the martial arts expert and Kate Hawley was Costume Designer on the DC Comics adaptation.

If the ten eclectic looks above haven't helped inspire you, maybe also take a look at all these other movie and TV costumes for women from years gone by that may help you decide on a Halloween look this year.